Multicultural and international fiction that's relatable to American readers

Mysteries, thrillers, suspense novels that are satisfying but not predictable. Will look favorably on crime novels that don't begin with a murder. Not interested in serial killers or gruesome description.

Children's and teen multicultural fiction, mysteries & thrillers, historical fiction, animal stories, fantasy grounded in reality, narrative and informative nonfiction for the trade market. Note to picture book writers: Will only consider writers who have at least three complete manuscripts that have been critiqued in workshops.

Query Guidelines

Please send one- to two-paragraph synopsis and description of your background. Email queries 24/7 to literary agent Debbie Carter, WaverlyPlaceLiterary@aol.com, with no attachments. In the subject line of your email write Q: followed by a description of your book. Unsolicited manuscripts will be discarded.Multiple submissions ok.

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About Me

An independent literary agent actively seeking writers of adult and children's fiction and nonfiction.
Prior to starting her agency in 1998, Ms. Carter trained with an AAR agent and worked in the music business in A&R and artist management. She holds a BA in English and music from College of Arts and Sciences, NYU.